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All Bikes/Compare/Yamaha Road Star 1600 vs Yamaha Roadliner 1900

Yamaha Road Star 1600 vs Yamaha Roadliner 1900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Road Star 1600 vs Yamaha Roadliner 1900. Yamaha Road Star 1600: 61 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 310 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: not a performance-focused model), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Roadliner 1900: 75 hp @ 4,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish output figures) hp, 338 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

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Yamaha Road Star 1600 Yamaha Roadliner 1900
Horsepower (hp)
61 hp
75 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
310 kg
338 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
61 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model)
75 hp @ 4,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish output figures)
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,500 rpm (estimated)
150 Nm @ 2,500 rpm (estimated based on engine displacement and character)
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: not a performance-focused model)
185 km/h (estimated; electronically limited in some markets)
Weight
310 kg (wet/curb weight)
338 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimate based on typical owner reports
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Yamaha Road Star 1600
Yamaha Road Star 1600
7.5/10

"A dependable, characterful cruiser that rewards patient, experienced riders."

Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Strong low-end torque
+Excellent highway comfort
Cons
Heavy, punishing low-speed drops
Dated suspension technology
Limited performance aftermarket
Yamaha Roadliner 1900
Yamaha Roadliner 1900
7.8/10

"A drop-dead gorgeous cruiser that rewards patient, experienced riders handsomely."

Pros
+Stunning factory build quality
+Massive torque, effortless cruising
+Solid long-term reliability
Cons
Heavy, punishing low-speed maneuvers
Early FI stumble issues
Limited aftermarket support now

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